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Hossam Hassan

Also known as: Captain Hossam · coach Hossam Hassan · coach Hassan

Egypt football coach who managed team's first group stage progression at 2026 World Cup.

2026-06-052026-08-19

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Mohamed Tageldin / Middle East Images via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether talisman Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 showdown with Australia on Friday in Texas following a hamstring problem.

    Egypt coach 'not sure' if Salah will start World Cup knockout clash
  3. June 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Coach Hossam Hassan later reassured fans. "I spoke with Salah and he told me everything will be fine that it is not a serious injury," he said, adding that further tests would be conducted.

    'It was a dream': Egypt revel in historic World Cup moment
  5. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Mohamed Tageldin / Middle East Images via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about the health of Mohamed Salah despite the star striker's second-half exit during his country's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran.

    Egypt coach optimistic about Salah after injury scare
  6. The Standard

    Egypt though go into the round of 32 and coach Hossam Hassan played down worries over star player Mohamed Salah, who was substituted after taking a knock.

    Kane, Bellingham on target as England win World Cup group
  7. Citizen Digital

    The draw was enough, however, for Egypt to qualify for the round of 32, coach Hossam Hassan playing down worries over star player Mohamed Salah.

    England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
  8. The Standard

    The draw was enough, however, for Egypt to qualify for the round of 32, coach Hossam Hassan playing down worries over star player Mohamed Salah.

    England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
  9. Citizen Digital

    defender Hossam Abdelmaguid said his "childhood dream" of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as the 25‑year‑old targets a deep run at the finals in North America.After lifting the Egyptian league title with Zamalek, Abdelmaguid is aiming to help Hossam Hassan

    Egypt defender Abdelmaguid to fulfil "childhood dream" at World Cup
Sport

Egypt team welcomed home after best World Cup showing

The News

Hundreds of supporters welcomed Egypt's national football team home on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 exit to Argentina. Fans gathered at an airport in El-Alamein for a parade through the coastal city.

10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Egypt team welcomed home after best World Cup showing

    Hundreds of supporters welcomed Egypt's national football team home on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 exit to Argentina. Fans gathered at an airport in El-Alamein for a parade through the coastal city.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Messi's form sustains Argentina's World Cup title defense

    Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far as defending champion Argentina advances to the quarter-final against Switzerland, with the team winning all five of their games despite gruelling knockout matches against Cape Verde and Egypt.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Egypt files World Cup complaint against French referee Letexier

    Egypt's Football Federation has filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing mistakes and double standards.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Egypt files FIFA complaint over referee in World Cup loss to Argentina

    The Egyptian Football Federation filed a complaint with FIFA requesting an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and his VAR team following Egypt's 3-2 elimination by Argentina in the World Cup last 16. Egypt contended that a disallowed goal by Mostafa Ziko and a missed penalty claim in build-up to Argentina's winner were refereeing errors that cost them the match.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Argentina face Egypt in World Cup quarter-final battle

    Lionel Messi's Argentina play Egypt on Tuesday in a World Cup last-16 match, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals. Argentina are the defending champions while Egypt have never progressed beyond the round of 16.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Messi's Argentina face Salah's Egypt in World Cup last 16

    Argentina, the defending champions, meet Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are tied on seven goals in the Golden Boot race.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Salah scores penalty chip as Egypt beats Australia in World Cup shootout

    Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka penalty to help Egypt defeat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time with a knockout victory. The Egypt captain said he decided at the last moment to attempt the chip under pressure and called it historic for his country, which has never previously qualified past the group stage.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 4 July

  1. Salah scores Panenka penalty as Egypt beats Australia in shootout

    Mohamed Salah chipped in a Panenka penalty to help Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time in a knockout match.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Cape Verde faces Argentina in World Cup knockout match

    Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Salah starts for Egypt in World Cup knockout versus Australia

    Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the Round of 32 World Cup match against Australia on Friday in Texas after recovering from a hamstring injury that forced him off in Egypt's final group game.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Egypt coach unsure if Salah starts World Cup knockout match

    Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 fixture with Australia on Friday following a hamstring problem. Salah was forced off in the 57th minute of Egypt's final group game against Iran a week prior.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. Egypt progresses from World Cup group stage for first time

    Egypt advanced from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history after a 1–1 draw against Iran, finishing runners-up in their group on goal difference.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Egypt coach optimistic Salah injury not serious

    Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about Mohamed Salah's health after the striker exited in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran. Hassan said Salah assured him the injury was not serious.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. England beat Panama 2-0 to top World Cup group

    Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds as Group L winners. England will face one of the best third-placed teams in Atlanta on Wednesday.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. England and Portugal chase top spots in World Cup group finales

    England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, face Panama at MetLife Stadium seeking a victory to claim top spot in Group L. Portugal enter their Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing only a win will enable them to leapfrog the South Americans into first place.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England and Portugal pursue group stage victories in World Cup

    England, level on four points with Ghana, face Panama aiming for top spot in Group L, while Portugal take on Colombia knowing only a win will let them leapfrog into first place in Group K. Both nations have shown inconsistency, mixing laboured performances with moments of quality.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Egyptian defender Abdelmaguid fulfils childhood dream at World Cup

    Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid, 25, said his childhood dream of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as Egypt targets a deep run in North America. The defender aims to help Egypt achieve more than winning a World Cup match for the first time, and said the team will not be burdened by fan expectations despite being in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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